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Bentley Bentayga vs Mercedes A Class comparison

Compare performance (550 HP vs 421 HP), boot space and price (177,300 £ vs 32,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Bentley Bentayga or Mercedes A Class?

Bentley Bentayga vs Mercedes A Class: Key differences

Bentley Bentayga

  • visibly more power
  • clearly more trunk space

Mercedes A Class

  • considerably cheaper
  • substantially more efficient
  • substantially more electric range
  • moderately quicker 0–100 km/h
  • considerably lighter

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

Bentayga

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.

Mercedes A Class is considerably cheaper – starting at 32,600 £ , while the Bentley Bentayga costs 177,300 £ . That’s a price difference of around 144,689 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Mercedes A Class uses 2.3 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Bentley Bentayga with 13 L/100km. The difference is about 10.7 L/100km.

As for electric range, the Mercedes A Class offers substantially more range – reaching up to 85 km, about 35 km more than the Bentley Bentayga.

A Class

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Bentley Bentayga offers visibly more power – delivering 550 HP compared to 421 HP. That’s roughly 129 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Mercedes A Class is moderately quicker – completing the sprint in 3.9 s, while the Bentley Bentayga takes 4.5 s. That’s about 0.6 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the Bentley Bentayga is clearly faster – reaching 290 km/h, while the Mercedes A Class tops out at 225 km/h. The difference is around 65 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Bentley Bentayga delivers noticeably more torque with 770 Nm compared to 500 Nm. That’s about 270 Nm more.

Bentayga

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Mercedes A Class is considerably lighter – 1,440 kg compared to 2,415 kg. The difference is around 975 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Bentley Bentayga offers clearly more boot space – 484 L compared to 350 L. That’s a difference of about 134 L.

For maximum load capacity, the Bentley Bentayga offers noticeably more capacity – up to 1,774 L, about 649 L more than the Mercedes A Class.

When it comes to payload, the Bentley Bentayga carries significantly more – 835 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 350 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Mercedes A Class is far ahead overall in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £32,600
A Class

Mercedes A Class

  • Engine Type : Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 421 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 2.3 - 9 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 85 km
Bentley Bentayga
Mercedes A Class

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Bentley Bentayga

The Bentley Bentayga wraps top-tier luxury and SUV practicality into one impeccably finished package, with a hushed cabin and amenities that pamper both driver and passengers. It’s the sort of car that signals success with understatement — a tailored suit on wheels that makes long drives feel like first-class travel.

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Mercedes A Class

The Mercedes A‑Class arrives as a compact charmer that dresses premium materials and a cockpit full of screens in a tidy, city-friendly package, delivering surprising agility and poise. For buyers who want a luxury badge, clever tech and a car that's equally happy in tight streets or on a spirited country run, the A‑Class offers a grown-up feel with a cheeky streak.

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Bentley Bentayga
Mercedes A Class

Costs and Consumption

Price
177,300 - 230,400 £
Price
32,600 - 66,500 £
Consumption L/100km
13 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
2.3 - 9 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Electric Range
50 km
Electric Range
85 km
Battery Capacity
17.3 kWh
Battery Capacity
12.9 kWh
co2
294 g/km
co2
53 - 205 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
75 - 85 L
Fuel tank capacity
35 L

Dimensions and Body

Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
2,415 - 2,514 kg
Curb weight
1,440 - 1,695 kg
Trunk capacity
484 L
Trunk capacity
310 - 350 L
Length
5,125 - 5,305 mm
Length
4,428 mm
Width
1,998 mm
Width
1,796 - 1,850 mm
Height
1,728 mm
Height
1,423 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,774 L
Max trunk capacity
1,125 L
Payload
736 - 835 kg
Payload
450 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance

Engine Type
Petrol, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Plugin Hybrid, Petrol MHEV, Diesel, Petrol
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Automatic Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
462 - 550 HP
Power HP
116 - 421 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.5 - 5.3 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
3.9 - 9.7 s
Max Speed
254 - 290 km/h
Max Speed
225 km/h
Torque
700 - 770 Nm
Torque
200 - 500 Nm
Number of Cylinders
6 - 8
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
340 - 404 kW
Power kW
85 - 310 kW
Engine capacity
2,995 - 3,996 cm3
Engine capacity
1,332 - 1,991 cm3

General

Model Year
2,020 - 2,022
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
G
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, D, E, G
Brand
Bentley
Brand
Mercedes-Benz
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